Jennifer Torry

Student Life and Leadership Coordinator at Selwyn House School
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(386) 825-5501
Location
CA
Languages
  • French Limited working proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • British Columbia Teaching Certificate
    British Columbia Ministry of Education - Teacher Regulation Branch
    Oct, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • CPR-C
    Canadian Red Cross
    May, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Emergency First Aid
    Canadian Red Cross
    May, 2020
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • Education Management
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Student Life and Leadership Coordinator
      • Aug 2021 - Present
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • Instructional Strategies Coach
      • Sep 2018 - Aug 2021

    • Head of Soccer
      • Sep 2017 - Aug 2021

    • English Teacher
      • Sep 2014 - Aug 2021

      - teacher of English 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 and Journalism 11/12- advisor teacher- English 8 Team Leader September 2016 - June 2018- Connect/Elevate 10 Cohort Co-Lead September 2019-June 2021- acted as a support leader for staff during the implementation of Canvas as our new learning management system- assisted with planning evening Poetry in Voice- Track & Field distance coach 2015- Grade 10 A soccer team coach 2015-present- trained National School Reform Foundation Critical Friends Group coach (November 2015) Show less

    • Interim Head of Department (English)
      • Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

    • Yearbook Advisor
      • Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

      - supervising the publication- organizing students to photograph events and write articles for these events- guide students in leadership positions

    • Tutor
      • Nov 2013 - Aug 2014

      - tutored high school students in math and science - attended a workshop on "Strengths Gym" given by Carmel Proctor, PhD - worked on compiling a math manual detailing the Orton-Gillingham Academic Math process - substituted for Orton-Gillingham Language tutors - tutored high school students in math and science - attended a workshop on "Strengths Gym" given by Carmel Proctor, PhD - worked on compiling a math manual detailing the Orton-Gillingham Academic Math process - substituted for Orton-Gillingham Language tutors

    • Education Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Substitute Teacher
      • Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

      Substituted for absent teachers at all grade levels. Performed the daily tasks of a teacher, such as taking attendance, assisting students in work, and facilitating classroom tasks. Substituted for absent teachers at all grade levels. Performed the daily tasks of a teacher, such as taking attendance, assisting students in work, and facilitating classroom tasks.

    • Switzerland
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Private Tutor
      • Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

      - tutored a sixth grade French immersion student in Science - assisted with comprehension of the language and content - developed activities to enhance learning and create retention - tutored a sixth grade French immersion student in Science - assisted with comprehension of the language and content - developed activities to enhance learning and create retention

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • STARS Nighttime Graduate Assistant
      • Jan 2013 - May 2013

      - Supervised tutors working evening shifts- Responsible for managing the tutoring centre and solving any problems- Scheduled, rescheduled, and canceled tutoring appointments

    • Tutor
      • Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

      I assisted students in a range of core subjects (Composition I & II, College Algebra, etc.) and English major subjects. I also taught study skills and time management skills to my students. As a tutor, I was responsible for keeping a log of all tutoring sessions and the activities completed within the session. Finally, I assisted the front desk assistants with answering phones and filing paperwork.

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Teacher
      • Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

      • Effectively taught to six class periods of English III (American Literature) with class sizes ranging from 16 to 22 students • Responsible for disciplinary actions and general classroom management • Planned units over various periods of American Literature based on both literary developments and historical periods • Responsible for developing and implementing assessment • Co-piloted a blog project using Edmodo with my mentor teacher • Attended a meeting regarding TAKS and STAAR testing procedures Show less

Education

  • The University of British Columbia
    Master of Arts - MA, Educational Studies
    2017 - 2020
  • Teachers College of Columbia University
    Klingenstein Summer Fellow (KSI)
    2017 - 2017
  • Simon Fraser University
    Post Baccalaureate Diploma, General Education
    2014 - 2017
  • Lamar University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/Language Arts Teacher Education
    2009 - 2013
  • Lamar University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), French
    2009 - 2013

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